Ambiguity in member pointer declaration

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From: Pochi NORIMATSU
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 07:13

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Sorry if this is on a FAQ list.

Assuming X, Y and Z are class names, how should

	X::Y::Z::*foo;

be interpreted?

1. foo is a pointer to member of class ::Y::Z of type X.
   ('X' is a decl-specifier and '::Y::Z::*foo' is a declarator)

2. foo is a pointer to member of class ::Z of type X::Y.
   ('X::Y' is a decl-specifier and '::Z::*foo' is a declarator)

3. X::Y::Z is a decl-specifier and ::*mptr is an error.

IMHO, correct interpretation should be 3, but I'm not sure.

Please E-mail me and I'll post a summary.

Thanks in advance!
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